Chongqing Jiangbei International Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Chongqing Jiangbei International, China. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Chongqing Jiangbei International experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1369 mm (54 in) of precipitation annually. However, this abundant rainfall is not evenly distributed, with a distinct rainy season during certain months. You can clearly see this in our monthly precipitation graphs below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The seasons in Chongqing Jiangbei International, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 192 mm (7.6 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). The city receives 98 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Chongqing Jiangbei International Temperature page.

Chongqing Jiangbei International's average annual precipitation is 1369 mm (54 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Chongqing Jiangbei International's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Chongqing Jiangbei International Climate page.